Royal Ascot, Day II

my miss storm cat · #1 06-19-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NoChanceToDance

Bastakiya............. I love this filly

Tell her to tell Count Trevisio that I'd like the 7 Stars points and to try.....

Rileyoriley · #2 06-19-2007, 09:19 PM

Do they really let 30 horses run in a race?

Seattleallstar · #3 06-19-2007, 09:52 PM

Dylan Thomas isnt a stones throw of his last year's form. A shame I expect him to run a clunker and my guys in Ballydoyle dont seem too enthused either about his chances

_ed_ · #4 06-20-2007, 09:18 AM

Sounds like there was some rain overnight, but according to jockey Steve Drowne the track should be very similar to yesterday, it doesn't feel any different but just might have some of the sting out of it. Like yesterday, it's officially described as Good on the round course and Good to Firm on the straight.

15 minutes until the first! Confuchias and Major Cadeaux are both out.

_ed_ · #5 06-20-2007, 09:35 AM

Tariq
US Ranger
Arabian Gleam

An upset to start the day, but 6-5 favourite US Ranger was beaten fair and square, no excuses. He had a perfect run, looked like he would cruise to victory but as soon as he hit the front Tariq went by him on his inside and kicked away to win by 3. Impressive. Arabian Gleam ran on nicely for 3rd.

Tariq's 3rd win from 6 starts.

Time was 1:26.76.

_ed_ · #6 06-20-2007, 10:09 AM

Nannina
Satwa Queen
Sabana Perdida

Jimmy Fortune has ridden the first two winners of the day, both very easy wins. This time he was much closer to the pace-making Wasseema, made his move about 2 furlongs out and cantered away to win by the same margin as Tariq in the Jersey.

5th win from 12 starts for Nannina, who ran 3rd behind Ouija Board and Alexander Goldrun in that amazing Nassau Stakes (G1) at Goodwood last season.

Time 1:40.97 after a slow pace.

Linny · #7 06-20-2007, 10:18 AM

Dylan Thomas ran a decent race to Notnowcato at the Curragh in May. Notnowcato simply gets no respect, in press or from the punters.

ArlJim78 · #8 06-20-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

Dylan Thomas isnt a stones throw of his last year's form. A shame I expect him to run a clunker and my guys in Ballydoyle dont seem too enthused either about his chances

razor sharp as usual.

NoChanceToDance · #9 06-21-2007, 04:58 AM

Missed most of the racing yesterday (again) only got to see the Queen Mary. I'm surprised the ground was still riding on the firm side. On my way back from London on Tuesday night we were caught in the biggest thunderstorm i had seen for a while....... and being on an electric train, surely isn't the best place to be.

Good luck to everyone for today (day three) when i will miss all the racing, again!